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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadik Koslov (ranked 2102 p4p, 978 weight class) and Kyle Switzer (ranked 295 p4p, 128 weight class). Switzer has chosen The Rolling Stones - Street Fighting Man as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vadik Koslov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Switzer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koslov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Switzer's half guard.
Switzer is looking to improve his position.
Switzer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Koslov stalling.
Switzer wants to control but Koslov is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koslov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Switzer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Koslov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koslov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Switzer defending well though.
Koslov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Switzer defending well though.
Switzer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koslov tries to pass to full mount but Switzer defends it.
Koslov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Switzer keeping control of the position.
Koslov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Koslov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Switzer keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koslov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Koslov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Switzer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Switzer is not content to let Koslov control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Switzer is trying to maintain the position but Koslov is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Koslov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koslov won't allow Switzer to sweep him here.
Koslov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Switzer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Switzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koslov throws a big right hand that misses.
Koslov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Switzer's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koslov throwing strikes but missing.
Koslov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Switzer pulls Koslov in close to prevent any damage.
Switzer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koslov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Switzer is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vadik Koslov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Switzer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Vadik Koslov has been cut.
Good shot there by Switzer.
Koslov moves forwards but Switzer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Switzer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Switzer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koslov with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Switzer to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Switzer.
Switzer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Switzer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koslov manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov darts in and clinches Switzer up against the cage.
Switzer tries to circle away but Koslov has him pinned against the cage.
Switzer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koslov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Koslov tries for a takedown but Switzer manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadik Koslov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koslov tries for a takedown but Switzer manages to get underhooks.
Koslov tries to score a body lock takedown but Switzer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Koslov prevents a body shot from Switzer.
Switzer misses with the head strike.
Switzer is pressed up against the cage. Koslov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Switzer down to the mat. Switzer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Koslov wants to clinch.
Koslov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Switzer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Switzer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Koslov avoids the head kick by Switzer.
Koslov drops his hands momentarily and Switzer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Switzer connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Switzer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koslov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Switzer keeping moving, preventing Koslov from controlling successfully.
Switzer trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Switzer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Koslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Switzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Switzer is adopting a defensive guard.
Koslov throwing strikes from guard but Switzer blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koslov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Switzer digs a good hook to Koslov's body.
Switzer cracks a nice hook into Koslov's ribs.
Koslov misses with a takedown attempt
and Switzer counters with a stiff right hand.
Switzer lands a nice looking body shot.
Koslov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Switzer as he jumps to the side.
Switzer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Koslov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Switzer counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Switzer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vadik Koslov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Crunch! Switzer slams his shin into Koslov's torso.
Switzer ducks under a wild hook from Koslov.
Koslov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koslov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koslov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Switzer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koslov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koslov misses with a body shot.
Switzer thinks about the counter body kick.
Switzer lands a big head kick that sends Koslov tumbling to the mat! Switzer takes a step backwards and waves Koslov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Koslov is rocked!
Vadik Koslov's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koslov shoots in but Switzer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oh Koslov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koslov seems to have got his legs back now.
Koslov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Switzer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Vadik Koslov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Switzer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koslov. Koslov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Switzer delivers a nice body kick.
Switzer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Koslov takes a step back to recover.
Switzer with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov darts in and clinches Switzer up against the cage.
Switzer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koslov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Switzer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Switzer tries to throw a body punch but Koslov avoids it by throwing Switzer back against the cage.
Switzer lands a shot to the body.
Switzer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Switzer.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koslov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koslov presses Switzer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Switzer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koslov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Switzer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadik Koslov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Switzer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koslov backwards.
Koslov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Switzer prevents it.
Switzer lands a shoulder strike.
Koslov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Switzer prevents it.
Switzer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Switzer breaks the clinch.
Koslov tries to clinch but Switzer moves away
and Switzer counters with a big right hand! Oh Koslov is in trouble here! Switzer follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Switzer!
After the fight, Kyle Switzer was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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